John Deere 401A

The John Deere 401A is a wheel loader produced from 1972 to 1973. It features two engine options: a 3.3L 4-cylinder diesel and a 3.0L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, both liquid-cooled. The loader offers 63 hp gross and 59 hp net power. Transmission options include an 8-speed gear and an 8-speed power shuttle. It has two-wheel drive with inboard planetary final drives, power steering, and hydraulic wet disc brakes. The operator station is open with ROPS available. Fuel capacity is 19.5 gallons and the hydraulic system holds 13 gallons. The hydraulics are closed center type with 2500 psi pressure and 28 gpm pump flow. The tractor hitch is category II. PTO options include transmission and independent rear PTOs, with 540 and 540/1000 rear PTO types and a 1000 mid PTO. Dimensions include a 79.4 inch wheelbase, 177.3 inch length, 80 inch width, and heights of 55.3 inches (hood) and 87.3 inches (ROPS). Weight ranges from 7600 to 7700 lbs depending on engine type. Tires are 7.50-16 front and 16.9-24 rear. Attachments include a front-end loader with detailed lift, breakout, and bucket specs, and a John Deere 9250 backhoe with detailed digging and transport specs.